General advice for Royal Ascot 1st time attender?

Question

Im going to Ladies day and I wondered if anyone had any general advice, eg we've booked a taxi so where drop off/pick up is, best time to arrival , picnic areas or where we can drink our own booze etc etc.

Answer 1

The car park is pretty much the only place you can eat/drink your own food and booze.

I haven't been to the new Ascot yet, was last there in 2004, so can't advise you on drop off/pick up points.  Tell the taxi driver to take you to the main entrance and you won't go far wrong.

As far as arrival times, aim to arrive about an hour/hour and a half before the 1st race.  This will give you the chance to find your way round and get something to eat before the wonderful racing starts.  The 1st race on Ladies Day this year is scheduled to be run at 2.30pm